University of Erfurt

The University of Erfurt is a public university in Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, Germany. Founded in 1379, it closed in 1816 and was re-established in 1994, leading it to describe itself as both Germany's oldest and youngest university. The institution identifies as a reform university associated with Martin Luther, and its facilities include the Max Weber Center, the Gotha Research Center, the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, and collections such as the Bibliotheca Amploniana.